"Unfortunately, we will not be able to display any of your photography for the opening because our space is so limited. But we will be rotating the art in and out frequently, so we'll keep you on our list for future reference. Thanks for your submission. Good luck in your endeavors, and you may hear from us again."

It was the first time I really put my stuff out there in the world. I am emotionally attached to each photo I make. I sent them out to be judged by a panel of people and they were rejected and sent back to me. And I realize that things are subjective and I am sure they had a certain thing they were looking for. But it still sucks and it still feels shitty.

Now its time to build a bridge, get over it, grab my camera and make more photos.

Rejection sucks. No matter how many times people tell you "it's the process" it still sucks. But I admire you for putting yourself out there! (That's more than I've done so far!! Someday I will be brave enough...)

when i had my shop i took submissions for the small gallery space i had. if any of the artist would have been half as organized about their work as you were it would have saved me a lot of time. your stuff is great and i am confident that they will call you but as icancarryallthebagsandbabies said there's a chance they really are posting friends and friends of friends right now and putting out feelers for when those run out. good luck!